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Tom Stoppard, 88, dies; Playwright won Oscar for Shakespeare in Love
29 Nov
Summary
- Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard died peacefully at 88.
- He won an Academy Award for screenwriting 'Shakespeare in Love'.
- Stoppard's career spanned six decades, earning five Tony Awards.
Renowned British playwright Tom Stoppard has passed away at the age of 88. He died peacefully at his home in Dorset, England, with his family present. Stoppard, born in Czechoslovakia, became one of Britain's most celebrated dramatists, lauded for his intellectual brilliance, profound humanity, and distinctive wit.
His illustrious career, spanning more than sixty years, encompassed plays for theater, radio, and screen. Stoppard garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Shakespeare in Love' and five Tony Awards for his stage productions, such as 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and 'Leopoldstadt.'
Stoppard's body of work frequently blended philosophy, science, and history with a unique linguistic flair. His legacy is cemented not only by his award-winning plays and screenplays but also by his significant contributions to free speech advocacy and his role as a champion of human rights in Eastern Europe.
